South Georgia Technical College
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 2-year
School Size & Setting
Fringe | Rural
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
South Georgia Technical College
900 South GA Tech Parkway, Americus, Georgia 31709
See on MapPhone
(229) 931-2394
Website
www.southgatech.edu/Mission Statement
As a member of the Technical College System of Georgia and a residential institution of higher education, it is the mission of South Georgia Technical College to prepare individuals for success in the workforce by providing accessible, high-quality associate of applied science degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, and non-credit programs and services that support the needs of citizens, businesses, and industries within our service delivery area in Southwest Georgia. Statement of Purpose To realize the distinctiveness of its mission, South Georgia Technical College is committed to: * Providing a broad range of campus based and on-line instructional credit courses that lead to an associate of applied science degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit as well as non-credit course offerings and services which support workforce development. * Supporting learner success through quality student services. * Promoting economic development through partnerships with business, industry, government, and local communities. * Providing accessible educational facilities and state-of-the-art equipment and technology. * Providing a qualified faculty and staff. * Providing administrative support through analysis, planning, and budgeting.
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$3,692Out of state
$6,692Graduate
In state
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No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 97.0% | $6,691 |
| State/local grants | 62.0% | $3,254 |
| Institutional grants | 12.0% | $3,076 |
| Loans | 0.0% | $0 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$5,400 per year
Books & Supplies
$500 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,675 per year
Financial aid resources
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Undergraduate Majors X
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- A program that prepares individuals to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. Includes instruction in posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and practices. See other colleges that offer this major
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets. See other colleges that offer this major
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), and extracting information. Includes instruction in using various operating system configurations and in types of data entry such as word processing, spreadsheets, calculators, management programs, design programs, database programs, and research programs. See other colleges that offer this major
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting. See other colleges that offer this major
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Network and System Administration/Administrator
- A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures. See other colleges that offer this major
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CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES
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Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- A program that prepares individuals to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking of foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, the management of food supplies and kitchen resources, aesthetics of food presentation, and familiarity or mastery of a wide variety of cuisines and culinary techniques. See other colleges that offer this major
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
- Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects or to prepare for engineering-related fields. See other colleges that offer this major
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications. See other colleges that offer this major
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CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects. Includes instruction in engineering graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques. See other colleges that offer this major
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Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Any instructional program in engineering technologies and engineering-related fields not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. See other colleges that offer this major
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Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- A program focusing on the theory and practice of fires and fire-fighting. Includes instruction in fire chemistry and physics, combustible materials, computer science, building construction, fire codes and related laws, fire hydraulics, fire command, fire prevention/inspection, fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire/arson investigation, occupational safety, equipment operation, emergency medicine and communications. See other colleges that offer this major
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MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, simple gearing, linkages and lubrication of machines and appliances, and the use of testing equipment. See other colleges that offer this major
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Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. See other colleges that offer this major
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Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the field maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, and in the general maintenance and overhaul of such equipment. Includes instruction in inspection, maintenance, and repair of tracks, wheels, brakes, operating controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical circuitry, engines and in techniques of welding and brazing. See other colleges that offer this major
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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. See other colleges that offer this major
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$25Graduate
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
54%Male Students
46%Student Ethnicities
- Black49.81%
- Caucasian40.86%
- Hispanic/Latino5.45%
- Two Or More Ethnicities2.2%
- Asian1.06%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.39%
- Not Specified0.17%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.06%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
2,479
Undergraduate students
2,479
Full Time Students
43%Part Time Students
57%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Basketball
Female sports:
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Basketball
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Female
- Basketball
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